Josefina (Josephine) Deland (Stockholm, 1 October 1814 – Paris, 8 March 1890), was a Swedish feminist, writer and French teacher.
She founded Svenska lärarinnors pensionsförening (Society for Retired Female Teachers), where she served as chairperson from its foundation in 1855 to 1859.
In 1855, the stately retirement fund Svenska lärarinnors pensionsförening was created thanks to her efforts.
Her initial demand that the society was to be organised by women, as well as what was perceived as her "aggressive" behavior, was ridiculed by the media, and the debate was long remembered with her words: "No Gentlemen!
[1] She was described by a contemporary as a: "Voluptuously curvy shaped lady, whose masculine behavior would have made a revolting impression, had it not been softened somewhat by the golden shine of her hair and the bright play of her eyes".